by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 30, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Open, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings! More than just a collection of fancy words, gargleblasters (and microfiction/microblogs in general) ought to tell a story. Even if what you’re showing us is a snapshot of a larger scene, it should be more than just a description. We want to see...
by Rowan | Jun 25, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Winners, YeahWrite
“I’m not sure that does what you think it does…” That’s the last thing I said to Christine before she pushed the big red button in her time machine and vanished, leaving yours truly to explain what happened on the gargleblaster grid this...
by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 24, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, summer series 2014, Voting, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings! The stars are lining up. The bartender narrowly missed spilling the salt, and my children went to bed without complaining. It’s either the apocalypse coming, or it’s the sign of another amazing round of gargleblasters! What’s your sign? We left...
by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 23, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Open, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings! It seems like summer has just begun, but the solstice is behind us, the days are already growing shorter, and the rest of the season is going to fly by at light speed. That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of time for long lazy days of complete...
by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 18, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Winners, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings! Of all the sounds in the world, the one I’m really growing to love is the sound of the wind rushing past as I cruise into the office on my bicycle. It’s the only time I have without audible claims on my attention, and it’s where I do my best...
by Christine Hanolsy | Jun 17, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Voting, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings! The gargleblasters have been flowing freely. Now it’s time to put your ear to the wall and listen — really listen — for the words that made you feel something. What’s that sound? Pay attention to structure, grammar, spelling, and...
